Patents by Inventor Robert Erik Young
Robert Erik Young has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20200308388Abstract: This disclosure pertains to novel polyvinyl chloride compositions containing polyvinyl chloride resins, polycarbonate resins and copolyester resins. More particularly, the present disclosure pertains to polyvinyl chloride compositions including admixtures of polycarbonates and high glass transition temperature (Tg) copolyesters to increase the Tg and the heat distortion temperature under load (HDTUL) of the polyvinyl chloride compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Robert Erik Young, Mark Allan Treece, Michael Eugene Donelson
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Patent number: 10711133Abstract: The present invention relates to the combination of halogen-free flame retardant additives in a copolyester to improve the flame retardant properties of the copolyester composition while retaining clarity and impact properties, methods of making the copolyester composition and articles made from the copolyester composition. More specifically, the present invention relates to the use of a polymeric sulfonyl and phosphonate containing flame retardant compound in copolyester compositions to improve the flame retardant properties while retaining clarity, glass transition temperature, impact properties, methods of making said copolyester compositions and articles therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2015Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Robert Erik Young, Kendrick Casey Halsey
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Publication number: 20200190307Abstract: This disclosure pertains to novel polyvinyl chloride compositions containing polyvinyl chloride resins, polycarbonate resins and copolyester resins. More particularly, the present disclosure pertains to polyvinyl chloride compositions including admixtures of polycarbonates and high glass transition temperature (Tg) copolyesters to increase the Tg and the heat distortion temperature under load (HDTUL) of the polyvinyl chloride compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Robert Erik Young, Mark Allan Treece, Michael Eugene Donelson
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Publication number: 20200157342Abstract: This invention relates to a polymer composition comprising: (A) at least one polymer comprising at least one diol residue, and (B) a stabilizer composition comprising: (1) at least one primary antioxidant comprising at least one phenolic antioxidant; and (2) at least one secondary antioxidant comprising at least one phosphite, and (3) at least one chain extending agent; wherein the b* value for said polymer composition is less than 10 according to the L*, a* and b* color system of the CIE (International Commission on Illumination) after being heated for at least three hours at 200° C. or 24 hours at 175° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Robert Erik Young, Mark Allen Peters
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Publication number: 20200148813Abstract: This invention relates to a polymer composition comprising: (A) at least one semi-crystalline polymer, and (B) a stabilizer composition comprising: (1) at least one primary antioxidant comprising at least one phenolic antioxidant; and (2) at least one secondary antioxidant comprising at least one phosphite, and (3) at least one chain extending agent; wherein the b* value for said polymer composition is less than 10 according to the L*, a* and b* color system of the CIE (International Commission on Illumination) after being heated for at least three hours at 200° C. or 24 hours at 175° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Robert Erik Young, Mark Allen Peters
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Patent number: 10584238Abstract: This disclosure pertains to fiber reinforced polyvinyl chloride compositions which comprise fibrous materials, at least one polyvinyl chloride resins and at least one high Tg copolyester. Processes for producing the novel fiber reinforced polyvinyl chloride compositions as well as articles made using these compositions.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2019Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Marc Alan Strand, Robert Erik Young, Mark Allan Treece
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Publication number: 20190256674Abstract: This invention relates to cellulose ester compositions cable of being calendered. The invention also relates to calendered films or sheets comprising the cellulose ester compositions and processes for calendering the cellulose compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2017Publication date: August 22, 2019Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: David Wayne Compton, Michael Eugene Donelson, James Collins Maine, Marcus David Shelby, Freddie Wayne Williams, Robert Erik Young
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Publication number: 20190233632Abstract: This disclosure pertains to fiber reinforced polyvinyl chloride compositions which comprise fibrous materials, at least one polyvinyl chloride resins and at least one high Tg copolyester. Processes for producing the novel fiber reinforced polyvinyl chloride compositions as well as articles made using these compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Marc Alan Strand, Robert Erik Young, Mark Allan Treece
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POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS WHICH COMPRISE TETRAMETHYLCYCLOBUTANEDIOL AND ETHYLENE GLYCOL FOR CALENDERING
Publication number: 20190211145Abstract: Polyester compositions are provided which comprise tetramethylcyclobutanediol and ethylene glycol that provide superior processing characteristics for calendering and, more specifically, to polyester compositions which enable higher rates of production in calendering processes. The present disclosure further pertains to calendering processes for these polyester compositions and to the polyester film and/or sheet produced therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2017Publication date: July 11, 2019Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Marc Alan Strand, Robert Erik Young, James Thomas Goetz, Douglas Weldon Carico, JR. -
Publication number: 20190194448Abstract: The present invention relates to the combination of halogen-free flame retardant additives in a copolyester to improve the flame retardant properties of the copolyester composition while retaining clarity and impact properties, methods of making the copolyester composition and articles made from the copolyester composition. More specifically, the present invention relates to the use of a polymeric sulfonyl and phosphonate containing flame retardant compound in copolyester compositions to improve the flame retardant properties while retaining clarity, glass transition temperature, impact properties, methods of making said copolyester compositions and articles therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2019Publication date: June 27, 2019Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Robert Erik Young, Kendrick Casey Halsey
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Patent number: 10308799Abstract: This disclosure pertains to fiber reinforced polyvinyl chloride compositions which comprise fibrous materials, at least one polyvinyl chloride resins and at least one high Tg copolyester. Processes for producing the novel fiber reinforced polyvinyl chloride compositions as well as articles made using these compositions.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Marc Alan Strand, Robert Erik Young, Mark Allan Treece
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Publication number: 20180371233Abstract: This disclosure pertains to novel polyvinyl chloride compositions containing polyvinyl chloride resins and copolyesters. More particularly, the present disclosure pertains to polyvinyl chloride compositions including high glass transition temperature (Tg) copolyesters to increase the Tg and the heat distortion temperature under load (HDTUL) of the polyvinyl chloride compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2017Publication date: December 27, 2018Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Robert Erik Young
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Publication number: 20180371225Abstract: This disclosure pertains to fiber reinforced polyvinyl chloride compositions which comprise fibrous materials, at least one polyvinyl chloride resins and at least one high Tg copolyester. Processes for producing the novel fiber reinforced polyvinyl chloride compositions as well as articles made using these compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2017Publication date: December 27, 2018Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Marc Alan Strand, Robert Erik Young, Mark Allan Treece
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Patent number: 9492991Abstract: In one aspect the present invention relates to a method of making an encapsulated electrically energized device, the method comprising: providing a first layer and a second layer each independently comprising a copolyester, a polycarbonate, a polyacrylate, polycarbonate/polyester miscible blends, or mixtures thereof, providing the electrically energized between the first and second layer, thermocompressively fusing the first layer and the second layer to encapsulate the electrically energized device by applying pressure at a temperature, sufficient to form the article, to a perimeter of the surface of the first and second layers, wherein the perimeter does not overlap the electrically energized device, wherein the temperature at the interface of the first and second layers is equal to or greater than Tg of the first layer and the second layer, and wherein the polyester layers have a flow during encapsulation less than the flow that induces fractures in the electrically energized device.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2012Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Ryan Thomas Neill, Gary Wayne Hartley, Michael Eugene Donelson, Theodore Robert Trautman, John Walker Gilmer, James Collins Maine, Bryan Steven Bishop, Robert Erik Young
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Publication number: 20160168374Abstract: The present invention relates to the combination of halogen-free flame retardant additives in a copolyester to improve the flame retardant properties of the copolyester composition while retaining clarity and impact properties, methods of making the copolyester composition and articles made from the copolyester composition. More specifically, the present invention relates to the use of a polymeric sulfonyl and phosphonate containing flame retardant compound in copolyester compositions to improve the flame retardant properties while retaining clarity, glass transition temperature, impact properties, methods of making said copolyester compositions and articles therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Robert Erik Young, Kendrick Casey Halsey
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Patent number: 8969443Abstract: The present invention relates to the combination of halogen-free flame retardant additives in a copolyester to improve the flame retardant properties of the copolyester composition while retaining impact properties, methods of making the copolyester composition and articles made from the copolyester composition. More specifically, the present invention relates to the use of a nitrogen containing flame retardant and a metal phosphorous-containing compound in copolyester compositions to improve the flame retardant properties while retaining impact properties, methods of making said copolyester compositions and articles therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Robert Erik Young
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Publication number: 20130338275Abstract: The present invention relates to the combination of halogen-free flame retardant additives in a copolyester to improve the flame retardant properties of the copolyester composition while retaining impact properties, methods of making the copolyester composition and articles made from the copolyester composition. More specifically, the present invention relates to the use of a nitrogen containing flame retardant and a metal phosphorous-containing compound in copolyester compositions to improve the flame retardant properties while retaining impact properties, methods of making said copolyester compositions and articles therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANYInventor: Robert Erik Young
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Patent number: 8604105Abstract: The present invention relates to the combination of halogen-free flame retardant additives in a copolyester to improve the flame retardant properties of the copolyester composition while retaining impact properties, methods of making the copolyester composition and articles made from the copolyester composition. More specifically, the present invention relates to the use of a nitrogen containing flame retardant and a metal phosphorous-containing compound in copolyester compositions to improve the flame retardant properties while retaining impact properties, methods of making said copolyester compositions and articles therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventor: Robert Erik Young
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Publication number: 20130143052Abstract: In one aspect the present invention relates to a method of making an encapsulated electrically energized device, the method comprising: providing a first layer and a second layer each independently comprising a copolyester, a polycarbonate, a polyacrylate, polycarbonate/polyester miscible blends, or mixtures thereof, providing the electrically energized between the first and second layer, thermocompressively fusing the first layer and the second layer to encapsulate the electrically energized device by applying pressure at a temperature, sufficient to form the article, to a perimeter of the surface of the first and second layers, wherein the perimeter does not overlap the electrically energized device, wherein the temperature at the interface of the first and second layers is equal to or greater than Tg of the first layer and the second layer, and wherein the polyester layers have a flow during encapsulation less than the flow that induces fractures in the electrically energized device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2012Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANYInventors: Ryan Thomas Neill, Gary Wayne Hartley, Michael Eugene Donelson, Theodore Robert Trautman, John Walker Gilmer, James Collins Maine, Bryan Steven Bishop, Robert Erik Young
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Patent number: 8287991Abstract: Disclosed are laminated articles comprising a first polymer layer and a second polymer layer having an inclusion embedded between the layers, wherein at least one layer comprises a branching agent to improve dimensional stability during the lamination process. Disclosed are laminated articles comprising a first polymer layer and a second polymer layer having an inclusion embedded between the layers, wherein at least one layer comprises a copolyester comprising a branching agent to improve dimensional stability during the lamination process. Also disclosed are methods of laminating a first layer and a second layer with an inclusion between the layers to form a laminated article with an embedded inclusion, wherein at least one layer comprises a copolyester comprising a branching agent.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2007Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Michael Eugene Donelson, Ryan Thomas Neill, James Collins Maine, Bryan Steven Bishop, Robert Erik Young